US Bridges

CR 1050E over Cane Creek

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.60 S of Cuzco Norton R · Structure no. 1900049

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050E over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1050E over Cane Creek in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050E
CrossesCane Creek
Location00.60 S of Cuzco Norton R
RouteCounty Highway 291
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.47185, -86.70976
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2012)
Projected traffic81 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1050E over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 1050E over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1050E over Cane Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050E over Cane Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050E over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.